LA MADRAZA PALACE
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The Madraza Palace is found opposite the Capilla Real (Royal Chapel) next to the Catedral. It is also known as Old City Hall and University Yusuf I.
It was a Qu’ranic centre of teological and scientific studies and it still has its mirhab from the mosque classroom. By a Royal Chart (Carta Real) of September 20th 1500, the Catholic Monarchs organised the “Cabildo” (City Council), establishing it as its seat.
Emperor Charles V introduced a series of transformations in the inner organisation of the Cabildo during his stay in Granada.
Barroque-style structure around a perystiled courtyard with Toscan columns made of marble from Sierra Elvira. The staircase is covered by a 18th century half-orange dome in Churrigueresque style. It still has a Mudejar-style room (16th century) and the oratory from the former Arab madrasah (school). Mudejar coffered ceiling (year 1500). Barroque façade with stone front. Woodworks and forged iron fences in windows and balconies. Inclined roof with Arab tiles and projecting with wood modillons.
